Health Briefs: Aug. 21

Published: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, August 19, 2013 at 1:36 p.m.

Park Ridge Health has scheduled the following events:

u Celebrate Pregnancy class from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Park Ridge Health, 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville. The class is offered in an interactive format to help expectant parents learn and retain all the correct and most important information. Topics covered in the course include dealing with pregnancy ailments, labor process and labor support techniques, breast-feeding and newborn care. The class is $65 per couple. Bring three pillows and a baby doll or stuffed animal to class.

Scholarships are available for those in need of financial assistance for classes at The Baby Place at Park Ridge Health. Call 828-681-2229 for more information.

u The Baby Place Experience class from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Park Ridge Health, 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville. Park Ridge Health invites everyone to explore the Baby Place unit while learning about birth options, registration, services and amenities available. Have your questions answered about delivering at The Baby Place. Park Ridge encourages all who plan to deliver at Park Ridge Health to attend this free class.

Internist joins practice

Dr. Andrew Crocker has joined the practice at Brevard Internal Medicine and Pulmonology on the Transylvania Regional Hospital campus.

Crocker joins Dr. James Kelling and Dr. Carmen Kelling at the medical practice.

“Primary care is essential to the health and well-being of our patients,” said Bob Bednarek, president and CEO of Transylvania Regional Hospital, in a prepared statement. “Ensuring the availability of primary physician care for our community is an important part of our mission.”

Crocker is board eligible in internal medicine.

“As an internist, I see adult patients and help each of them manage their health including chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure,” Crocker stated in a news release. “I’m excited to be here in Brevard to serve the health care needs of the people in this beautiful community.”

After receiving his undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University in Boone, Crocker earned his medical degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center in Pennsylvania.

Crocker has a special interest in geriatrics and chronic disease management. He is accepting new patients.

Call Brevard Internal Medicine and Pulmonology at 828-885-5709 for appointments.

Park Ridge Health

gala set for Oct. 10

The Park Ridge Health Foundation invites the community to “Experience Hawaii” at its 2013 gala at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Double Tree by Hilton Asheville — Biltmore.

This year’s Hawaiian setting will whisk guests to an island-themed getaway of food, entertainment and silent auction surprises.

The program will feature entertainment and a presentation of the Dr. P.J. Moore Jr. and Dr. Arthur A. Pearson Award of Excellence to an outstanding member of the local community.

The proceeds of this year’s ticket sales will benefit renovations to Park Ridge Health’s third floor, which includes the hospital’s medical-surgical, ICU and telemetry units.

Proceeds of the live auction will benefit several important programs at Park Ridge Health, including the Breast Health Resource Room, which offers free prostheses, wigs and other resources to women with breast cancer; and Park Ridge Health’s Perinatal Loss Bereavement program.

Various sponsorship levels are available for the “Experience Hawaii” gala.

To purchase tickets or a sponsorship call 828-681-2421 or email foundation@parkridgehealth.org for more information.

<p>Park Ridge Health has scheduled the following events:</p><p>u Celebrate Pregnancy class from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Park Ridge Health, 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville. The class is offered in an interactive format to help expectant parents learn and retain all the correct and most important information. Topics covered in the course include dealing with pregnancy ailments, labor process and labor support techniques, breast-feeding and newborn care. The class is $65 per couple. Bring three pillows and a baby doll or stuffed animal to class.</p><p>Scholarships are available for those in need of financial assistance for classes at The Baby Place at Park Ridge Health. Call 828-681-2229 for more information.</p><p>u The Baby Place Experience class from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Park Ridge Health, 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville. Park Ridge Health invites everyone to explore the Baby Place unit while learning about birth options, registration, services and amenities available. Have your questions answered about delivering at The Baby Place. Park Ridge encourages all who plan to deliver at Park Ridge Health to attend this free class.</p><p>Free glucose, body composition analysis and blood pressure screening include measurement of body fat, hydration percentages, body mass index, height and weight for overall body composition. Upcoming screening locations and times are:</p><p>u 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Earthfare South Asheville, 1856 Hendersonville Road, Asheville.</p><p>u 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Dandelion, 127 Fifth Ave. W., Hendersonville.</p><p>BREVARD</p><h3>Internist joins practice</h3>
<p>Dr. Andrew Crocker has joined the practice at Brevard Internal Medicine and Pulmonology on the Transylvania Regional Hospital campus.</p><p>Crocker joins Dr. James Kelling and Dr. Carmen Kelling at the medical practice.</p><p>“Primary care is essential to the health and well-being of our patients,” said Bob Bednarek, president and CEO of Transylvania Regional Hospital, in a prepared statement. “Ensuring the availability of primary physician care for our community is an important part of our mission.”</p><p>Crocker is board eligible in internal medicine.</p><p>“As an internist, I see adult patients and help each of them manage their health including chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure,” Crocker stated in a news release. “I'm excited to be here in Brevard to serve the health care needs of the people in this beautiful community.”</p><p>After receiving his undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University in Boone, Crocker earned his medical degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center in Pennsylvania.</p><p>Crocker has a special interest in geriatrics and chronic disease management. He is accepting new patients.</p><p>Call Brevard Internal Medicine and Pulmonology at 828-885-5709 for appointments.</p><p><b>Park Ridge Health</p><p>gala set for Oct. 10</p><p>The Park Ridge Health Foundation invites the community to “Experience Hawaii” at its 2013 gala at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Double Tree by Hilton Asheville — Biltmore.</p><p>This year's Hawaiian setting will whisk guests to an island-themed getaway of food, entertainment and silent auction surprises.</p><p>The program will feature entertainment and a presentation of the Dr. P.J. Moore Jr. and Dr. Arthur A. Pearson Award of Excellence to an outstanding member of the local community.</p><p>The proceeds of this year's ticket sales will benefit renovations to Park Ridge Health's third floor, which includes the hospital's medical-surgical, ICU and telemetry units.</p><p>Proceeds of the live auction will benefit several important programs at Park Ridge Health, including the Breast Health Resource Room, which offers free prostheses, wigs and other resources to women with breast cancer; and Park Ridge Health's Perinatal Loss Bereavement program.</p><p>Various sponsorship levels are available for the “Experience Hawaii” gala.</p><p>To purchase tickets or a sponsorship call 828-681-2421 or email foundation@parkridgehealth.org for more information.</p>